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Posts that give recognition to a positive story or act bravery eg, volunteers, memorials, courage, hope, accolades, and commemoration of important historical events such as Anzac Day, VP Day etc

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Past Post: No 13 August 2018: Margaret Olley: Remarkable Artist, Beloved Australian Treasure

Today's Past Posts of 2018 take us into the world of Australia's most beloved artist Margaret Olley who graced the stage of the art world with her wit, charm and talent. (Image: tmlarts.com)

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Vera Lynn: A National Treasure

Today we remember Dame Vera Lynn, "the Forces Sweetheart" whose magical voice and messages of hope uplifted so many in the darkest days of World War 2 and beyond. Image: The Guardian

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D Day Landings - 76th Anniversary

Today is the 76th Anniversary of D-Day. We commemorate this, and the 80th anniversary of the Evacuation of Dunkirk a couple of days ago, by looking at some paintings done by artists who were actually there. Image: Courtesy of The Imperial War Museum © IWM (Art.IWM ART LD 4093)

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75th Anniversary of VE Day

Today we recognise the significance of VE Day, on 8 May 1945, which saw the end of WWII in Europe - "Victory in Europe Day". We share photos and paintings from this time, plus a video of events on VE Day 1945. Photo: © IWM HU92607.

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A good news story about Koalas

Anwen who was one of the first female koalas brought into the Koala Hospital as a result of the devastating bushfires which ravaged the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and many other parts of Australia.

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Reflections on ANZAC DAY 2020

Reflecting on the way that Anzac Day was commemorated in Australia this year under very different circumstances which brought a far more personal touch.

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ANZAC DAY 2020

On 25th April every year Australia and our New Zealand cousins celebrate ANZAC DAY. On this day we remember, thank and pay respect to all the people who have fought in many ways to make our world a better place for everyone.

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The Legacy of Poldi Mimovich

Sharing more icons and sculptures created by Leopoldine Mimovich.

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Remembering Poldi Mimovich

Remembering the great talent of Australian sculptor Leopoldine (Poldi) Mimovich.

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Stopping to Remember Our Volunteer Firefighters

Rembering the two volunteer firefighters killed at Green Wattle Creek (New South Wales) 19 Dec 2019

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Vivian Leopold James is dead: Long may the talent of Clive James live on

Remembering Clive James, brilliant writer. poet, critic and comedian. Includes Jeffrey Smart's portraits and sketches of Clive James and a video of James' poem - Japanese Maple.

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Remembrance Day 2019

Remembering the 11th November -Armistice Day- with Blood Sept Lands and Seas of Red by Paul Cummins at Tower of London.

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Montsalvat

The Jorgensen family played a significant role in the development of Melbourne's Art World. In 1934 Sigmund's father Justus Jorgensen and his partner Lillian Smith, established an artist's colony (Montsalvat) in Eltham, an outer Eastern suburb of Melbourne.

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The Fallen Astronaut

Jacinta Bowler wrote about The Fallen Astronaut a tiny aluminium sculpture of an astronaut with a beautiful message that is lying on the moon.

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ANZAC DAY 2019

The 25th April is celebrated in Australia and New Zealand as a National Day of Remembrance. We remember all Australians & New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations & the contribution and suffering of all those who have served. (Wikipedia)

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Tȟašúŋke Witkó joins the Presidents

Mount Rushmore carvings of the heads of four Presidents of America: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln

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New Zealand Grieves

New Zealanders are a proud and generous people. There is no country on this earth that is more compassionate and understanding towards racial and religious diversity. Please take time to reflect on their heartbreak.

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Remembering Animals that Went to War

Working Dogs of War statue also at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

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Remembering Our Wonderful Animals

The Animals in War Memorial in Hyde Park, London. inspired by Jilly Cooper's book Animals in War, and was made possible by a specially created fund of £1.4 million from public donations of which Cooper was a co-trustee.

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Reflecting

BlazeAid who are moving into BUNYIP to commence rebuilding following the devastating fires in Gippsland (Victoria) this week. Kevin and Rhonda Butler founded BlazeAid a volunteer-based organisation that works with families and individuals in rural Australia after natural disasters.

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The Last Goodbye

It was her great love of horses and her family’s history of military service that inspired Judith Leman to create a series of sculptures recognising the vital role horses played in the First World War. The sculptures tell the stories of the horses being transported to Egypt

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Stirred by Horses

other statues of horses that we found captivating. One of my favourite horse statues is the one that carries The Maid of Orleans outside the Melbourne City Library as shown above. The sculptor was Frenchman Emmanuel Frémiet.

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Mail from Bendigo: Ola Cohn

On 1 January 1965, shortly after her death, Cohn was appointed a Member of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for her work in the service of art, especially sculpture. Her studio home in Gipps St, East Melbourne was bequeathed to the Council of Adult Education

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Leopoldine Mimovich

Leopoldine Mimovich The simplicity of this Mary and Child is wonderful in its nontraditional pose. Yet the ambiguity is intriguing: is Mary swinging her child with delight or is she giving up her son to the world? And therein lies the talent of Mimovich as a remarkable artist. Image: naa.gov.au

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Farewell Sister Wendy

Wendy Beckett's gift to the world of art lovers who watched her television programs was to talk of art with infectious enthusiasm her honesty in discussing the human passions portrayed in art. Image credit: The Mirror